Strain Gauge Transmitter (v7)

WT127

DESCRIPTION
The WT127 is a 4-wire transmitter designed for inputs from any type of
full bridge strain gauge such as loadcells or piezoresistive devices
(pressure sensor). This transmitter combines an accurate excitation
power supply and a millivolt pre-amplifier in one unit. Excitation voltage
is front adjustable and will drive up to 4 loadcells (350) in parallel at
10Vdc. The most common input mV-ranges are user selectable on
the amplifier card by coding plugs. Final calibration is trimmed using
the front accessible "OFFS" and SPAN 15-turn trim adjustments. The
"OFFS" adjustment is used for fine tare trim and is non-interacting with
the span adjustment if coarse tare is set correctly (tare = zero setting).
The "OFFS" potentiometer can be wired out of the housing on request
to provide remote tare adjustment. Front adjustments cover typically
20% of range. Output signal is indicated by the green LED on front,
which gives a clear indication of module function. Three user
selectable response times including a fast 5mS are available.
Response times slower than 500mS are optional. Input to output
isolation is also available. RF and power transient protection is standard as it is with all APCS modules.
Various power supply choices are available varying from 240Vac down to 8Vdc, all provide power isolation.

General Specifications
Size:
Housing material:
Mounting:
Termination:
Weight:
Protection class:
Standard span ranges:

52 W x 70 H x 110 D (mm).
ABS.
DIN-Rail, gear plate.
Screw terminals on front.
0.300 kg.
IP40.
User set using coding plugs
1mV, 2mV, 3mV, 5mV 7mV,
10mV, 12mV, 15mV, 20mV,
25mV, 30mV, 50mV, 60mV.
Special Span < 200mV:
User specify at time of
ordering. The standard link
ranges are still available.
Special Span > 200mV:
User specify at time of
ordering. The standard link
ranges are not available.
Input/output response:
5ms, 50ms or 500ms set using coding plug, 500ms factory default.
Input impedance:
>1M.
Calibration accuracy:
0.1% of range.
Front OFFS adjust:
20% typical.
Front SPAN adjust:
20% typical.
Front 'TARE' adjustment:
-50...+100% of span
Repeatability and long-term stability:
<0.3% of range.
Power supply voltage fluctuation effect: For 10% fluctuation 0.5% of range
Ambient temperature operating range: -10...+60C.
Excitation voltage option 1:
Adjustable 1.2 - 5Vdc 0.01V stability
Load (Standard version)
40 minimum @ 5Vdc.
Load (Isolated version)
50 minimum @ 5Vdc.
Excitation voltage option 2:
Adjustable 4 - 17Vdc 0.01V stability
Load (Standard version)
86 minimum @ 10Vdc.
Load (Isolated version)
117 minimum @ 10Vdc.
Output loop drive:
20mA into 0 900.
50mA into 0 360.
Output load change effect:
<0.2% up to max. load.
Temperature effect:
Typically 0.02% of span per C.
Power requirement
ac supply 4W, dc supply 3W.
Power supply isolation:
2kVrms.
Input/output isolation:
>2kVrms on isolated models.
Electromagnetic compatibility:
Complies with AS/NZS 4251.1(EN 50081.1)

NESS Corporation
APCS division

Strain Gauge Transmitter (v7) WT127

Drawing: DS12771 Issue: 3 2/10/13

Tel: (02) 8825 9295

Fax: (02) 8825 9290

www.apcs.net.au
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Power Supply:
1 = 90-280Vac 50/60Hz (65-280Vdc).
*) 3 = 16-48Vac 50/60Hz (10-60Vdc)

*) 6 = 8 - 60Vdc.
*) 9 = Other specify.

Input:
*) 10 = Link selectable < 200mV.
*) 11 = Specify span > 200mV.
Output:
1 = 0 - 5V ( 50k min).
2 = 0 - 10V (100k min).
3 = 0 - 20mA (900 max).
4 = 4 - 20mA (900 max).

*)

12 = Isolated Link selectable < 200mV

13 =Isolated specify span > 200mV.

5 = 0 - 50mA (360 max).

6 = 10 - 50mA (360 max
7 = 0 - 10mA (1.8k max).
8 = 1 - 5V ( 50k min).
*) 9 = Other specify.

Action:
1 = Direct.

2 = Reverse.

Excitation:
*) 1 = 1.0 - 5.0Vdc.
2 = 4.0 - 17.0Vdc.
Options:
0 = None.
*) 1 = Remote tare (OFFS).
*) 3 = "Test" push button on front.

*)
*)

4 = 1mA constant current.

9 = Other specify.

*)

4 = Customised response time

(speed limited by input chosen).
9 = Other specify.

*)

*) = Price Extra.

Calibration Procedure
For units input codes 08 and 09 (e.g. WT127-108120) use drawing CP12762 (superseded by 10/11).
For units input codes 10, 11, 12 and 13 (e.g. WT127-110120) use drawing CP12761.

Selection Guide Examples

Range=

Actual_Load
Sensitivity Excitation
Capacity

1. Load cell of 1000 kg capacity, with 2mV/V sensitivity.

Set up using 10Vdc excitation. Then if the actual
load is 500 kg max., then
500 kg
Range=
2 mV/V 10 V =10 mV .
1000 kg
2. If 1000 kg load cell has a 200 kg tare (tare = empty
tank for example), with a 800 kg live load, then tare
off the 200 kg and
800 kg
Range=
2 mV/V 10=16 mV .
1000 kg
Note: Standard tare adjustment is 100% of range. eg. for 500
kg tare with 1000 kg load cell tare = 500 kg = range.

In the interest of development and improvement, APCS reserve the right to amend, without notice, details contained in this publication. APCS will accept no legal liability for any errors,
omissions or amendments.

NESS Corporation
APCS division

Strain Gauge Transmitter (v7) WT127

Drawing: DS12771 Issue: 3 2/10/13

Tel: (02) 8825 9295

Fax: (02) 8825 9290

www.apcs.net.au
Page: 2